Basic Steamed Bun Dough Recipe

How to make it

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• Stir warm water and first amount of sugar in small dish until sugar is dissolved.
• Sprinkle yeast over top. Let stand for 10 minutes. Stir to dissolve yeast.
• Stir second amount of sugar, salt and cooking oil in large bowl. Add boiling water.
• Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in egg and yeast mixture.
• Slowly work in enough flour until soft dough forms.
• Turn out onto lightly floured surface.
• Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Place dough in large greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
• Cover with greased waxed paper and tea towel.
• Let stand in oven with light on and door closed for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until doubled in bulk.
• Punch dough down. Cover.
• Let rest for 5 minutes. Shape into 12 inch (30 cm) log. Cut into 12 pieces.
• Fill, shape and bake buns according to desired recipes.
• * Note if needed dough may be proofed overnight.
• To Proof Overnight: Knead dough and place in large greased bowl, turning once to
• grease top. Cover with greased plastic wrap and chill overnight. Punch dough down.
• Cover. Let rest for 5 minutes. Fill and shape buns as desired.
• Makes 12 buns